The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-06-05

1t Is not likely that the new Government can
live worry long. however, even should the Paris
mob not take active steps to end its career
As cabled you last week, It IL o reac-
tionary Government in every way, the
result OF political intrigue between the
Right. or monarchist side Of the House.
and the moderate Republicans. who have
Joined forces against social and radical move
ments and the military party Of revenge per-
sonifed BY Boulanger. without the support
OF the Monarchists the Government cannot
stand. and the stability Of this supports
queer support for a republican Government, by
tho way-is not to be relied upon. I think
fresh tumbling about among the elements
which compose the kaleidoscope Of French
politics may be safely expected. - 81
The French people want Boulanger moro de-
terminedly than they have wanted anything in
long time, and It Is very probable they VIII
have him before July IA. the day appointed to
celebrate the peoples ability to have their own
way. 1t has been believed In Paris that Bou-
langor had left the city to prevent disturb
ance and that he had exiled himself at Fon-
tainebleau. He has done nothing OF the sort,
but is enjoying his popularity and the
fuss which hes been stirred up about
him. Like true Frenchman. he kept
away from Tuesdays military fete to avoid
P'oNAnS sIAo oAAooao piooouo' OLA oo .oeoAauS uh-
der bis command. in an embarrassing position.
but he Walked through the crowds which were
shouting his praises around the opera house.
and which failed to recognize him. and has
been enjoying himself generally. On Thurs
day morning I saw him at breakfast at the
Hotel du Louvre. wnere ne lives. ne was ac-
companied By his aide-de-camp, and did not
LOOK as tnouen care nad peen proving on MIN
10 any exsent.
Inc goasip IN certain circles OF PARTISAN So
ciety ueass OF an attempt TO WIN over the
popular General 70 the cause OF the Orleans
prince& The Duchess d'Uges say the gossips
mas oeen mfrustso With the delicate task,
ana II ID CERTAIN facS that the General has
been frequently to the Duchess's residence
and 9roets her with most elaborate swccp OF
his hat upon all occasions. To win over the
General would be . s9reat victory for the
princes. and that would atone many times over
for the loss ~ their rank and influence in the
army. The victory 10, however, most improba-
bic, even though II may have been attempted.
Gen. Ferron, who has succeeded Boulanger.
has taken tho best road to disarming pub
lilo resentment by zealously furthering the
plans Of his popular predecessor. He is also
trying to succeed to the title OF the soldiers
friend. He has decided to make on-commis-
stoned officers happier. These valuable men,
bars Of the army nearly always leave the army
% soon as they can, but Ferron hopes to keep
them. He intends to advance their pay. to
diminish the punishment to which they arel liza
BILE, to make their uniforms Of better cloth.
such as TINT OF which officers uniforms are
made. and to provide them with swords Of the
same pattern as officers.
Mr.. Gladstones trip through Wales has beon
the big event on this side OF the Channel Old
Roman conquerors prancing along home with
bears and wolves, and brawny-srmed captives
and golden-haired women. probably had proud
and happy sensations. but they never enjoved
themselves half as much as the Grand Old Man
has done since he started on his triumphal
journey from Hawarden to swansea. He had
solemnly determined that he would not ex-
haust himself by speaking en- route.b cfrcum-
stances were too much for him. Cheering
crowds mot him at every station with addresses
Of welcome. and every address was answered
despite Mrs. Gladstone's remonstrattve tug
ging at his coat tails. The train stopped
seven times In seven hours and each time the
last thing that the crowds saw was the Grand
Old Mans face beaming out OF the carriage
window as he sought to wind up speech
which the engineer. doubtless bought over BY
Mrs. Gladstone. had cut short with the whistle
OF his locomotive.
Sir Hussey Vivian. once wanderer from the
Gladstone Ioio, put now repentant' mas inquired
as the principal captivs In the triumphal march
OF his chief. At Swansea ne has been Mr.. Glad
stones host and has racked his mind to dis
cover the best way OF entertaining his grand
old chief. Driving and yachting and straw
berries from France have contributed to the
success OF his undertaking. but the entertain
ment most pleasing to the Grand Old Man Is
going on now. hundred thousand Welsh
men, stanch followers OF Gladstone. are parad-
Ing before their chief and the teiegrams which
come TO me from swa. sea a. write describe
demonstration OF party aiiegiance ana OF
friendship and reverence such as mas been
rarely witnessed. special dais is erected
outside Singleton Abbey. BIZ Hussey
Vivians residence and on 1t the
Grand Old Man. win req rose
In his buttonhoie' 10 enthroned In all MS glory.
his friends around MIN ana the prodigai
Vivian at his right. opposite TO MIN Is grand
stand on which are seated thousands OF ladies'.
the elite OF Wales BEFORE the great process
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